Who I am + What I stand for
- Strategic + pioneer thinker combined with being an innovative and pragmatic solution provider
- Holistic, motivating and highly energetic leader
- Drive to impact the business in a real and deep way – architect of success
- Strong team focus, dedicated and loyal
- Networker, mobilizer, builder and coach
Teaching + Consulting
- Dr. Straw teaches and consults in the areas of Banking Strategy, Mergers + Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, and Financial Leadership for Executives.
He provides consulting to many financial institutions in Switzerland, the UK and the USA. Currently, he is conducting projects for several private banks in the area of UHNWI client acquisition, retention and management. Additionally, he provides educational seminars for the children of UHNWI clients of several private banks in Switzerland, Italy, France and the UK.
Professional Experience
- Credit Suisse
- 2005 – 2008 Private Banking EMEA, Market Area UK/Intl/Eastern Europe, Head of Business Support
- 2003 – 2005 Credit Suisse Business School, Head Finance + Risk Management Academy
- University of Applied Sciences, St. Gallen, Professor + Head of Exec.Education (2001- 2003)
- University of St. Gallen, Senior Lecturer and Executive Director, MIM Program + Project Leader EQUIS Accreditation (1999 – 2001)
- University of Applied Sciences, Esslingen, Germany, Professor of International Finance + Management, Founder + Academic Director – MBA in International Industrial Management Program (1997 – 2001)
- University of St. Gallen, Teaching + Research Assistant, PhD Student (1994 – 1997)
- Decker Ingenieur Gesellschaft GmbH, Exec. Assistant to the CEO (1990 – 1991)
- The Singer Group, Luxury Goods, European Sales Manager (1988 – 1990)
- American Greetings Corporation, Sales Representative (1985 – 1988)
Education
- University of St. Gallen, PhD, International Economics, 1994
- George Washington University, MBA, International Management + Finance, 1991
- University of Richmond, Bachelors, English Literature, Religion + Philosophy, 1985
